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No. So long as we get rid of the system that allows a marriage to be validated by a religious figure instead of a magistrate or JoP. In other words: in a SOLELY religious ceremony, a church shouldn't be forced to do anything, so long as their ceremony does not cause gross harm (i.e. human sacrifice).
It isn't a SOLELY religious ceremony--you need a license issued by whomever issues marriage licenses in your local government--Clerk of Court for me but IDK if that is the same everywhere :2wave:
That's my point. Unless the church wants to abide by anti-discrimination laws (which might contradict their core beliefs), then they should forfeit their legal authority to authorize/confirm/validate a state-recognized marriage.
Don't confuse this with a similar poll (that gave me the idea for this one). I'm not asking if you think churches will be forced to perform gay marriages, I'm asking for your honest opinion if you believe they should be forced to do it.
By forced, I mean anything that the govt could use to penalize churches for failing to performing the ceremonies, including removing tax exempt status if they don't, etc.
That's my point. Unless the church wants to abide by anti-discrimination laws (which might contradict their core beliefs), then they should forfeit their legal authority to authorize/confirm/validate a state-recognized marriage.
Nope.
100% for gay marriages.
100% against forcing anyone to perform the ceremony.
Well then your point is so diculous it's ridiculous. Nobody will spend $30K for a wedding performed by a notary. It would damage our economy and nobody would send gifts.
Average couple spends $26,989 on wedding; many break budget
...you're serious? You think people will stop having big weddings because the license isn't valid when the pastor/preacher/priest blesses it? And you think MY argument is ridiculous?
Don't confuse this with a similar poll (that gave me the idea for this one). I'm not asking if you think churches will be forced to perform gay marriages, I'm asking for your honest opinion if you believe they should be forced to do it.
By forced, I mean anything that the govt could use to penalize churches for failing to performing the ceremonies, including removing tax exempt status if they don't, etc.
Separation of church and state apparently doesn't matter when screwing the church over is the proposal. A curious thing.
I don't think it beyond belief that those on the left, that generally scream about the 'wall' between church and state would possibly consider forcing churches to do something against their religious beliefs.
So who on the 'left' is seriously considering forcing Churches to conduct same sex marriages?
Reading comprehension is fundamental.
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